dramatic
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /drəˈmætɪk/
dramatic means: Very large and sudden, especially when describing a change.
adjective
Very large and sudden, especially when describing a change.
- There was a dramatic rise in prices.
- Her health showed a dramatic improvement.
- The new road caused dramatic changes in the village.
Very noticeable or impressive, making people feel excited or surprised.
- The room has dramatic lighting.
- We enjoyed a dramatic view of the mountains.
- She made a dramatic entrance in a red dress.
Connected with plays, acting, or the theatre.
- She studies dramatic literature.
- The school offers training in the dramatic arts.
- His first dramatic role was in a school play.
Showing stronger feelings than necessary, often to attract attention.
- Stop being so dramatic.
- His dramatic reaction surprised everyone.
- She gets dramatic over the smallest problems.
Questions about dramatic
What does dramatic mean?
Very large and sudden, especially when describing a change.
What is dramatic in other languages?
Türkçe: büyük · Español: drástico · Français: spectaculaire · Deutsch: drastisch · Italiano: drastico · 日本語: 劇的な
How do you pronounce dramatic?
It is pronounced /drəˈmætɪk/.
How do you use dramatic in a sentence?
There was a dramatic rise in prices. Her health showed a dramatic improvement.
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